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Ex-Bucs Star Dies | Mom Kills Son, Deputies Say | Starving Dogs | Girl Dies In Crash: FL Weekend

Owner of dog abandoned during Hurricane Milton cleared of charges; mom accused of killing son; former Bucs star dies in police custody.

We've rounded up the stories you may have missed in Florida over the weekend to prepare you for the week ahead.

A hit-and-run suspect was arrested in Tennessee; a 7-year-old girl died and two other children were injured after being hit by a truck; five starving large-breed dogs were rescued from a Bradenton home; and a teacher is accused of killing her 6-year-old son.

Ex-Bucs Star Running Back Dies After Struggle With Police: Reports

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin, 36, died after a struggle with police in Oakland, California, reports said. Martin died Saturday morning after police responded to a report of a home break-in in Oakland.

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1 Dead In Fatal Shooting At Sarasota Home: Sheriff’s Office

One person was found dead in a fatal shooting at a Sarasota home, deputies said.

17-Year-Old Found With Guns, Drugs, $34K In Cash

A 17-year-old Plant City boy faces multiple charges after being found with guns, drugs and $34,000 in cash, the Hillsborough County sheriff said.

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Girl Dies, 2 Other Children Injured After Being Hit By Truck In Tampa

The three children were hit by a truck while running across a street in the Tampa area, the Florida Highway Patrol said. A 7-year-old girl injured in the crash was brought to an area hospital, where she later died.

Owner Of Dog Tied To Fence During Hurricane Milton Cleared Of Charges

Florida authorities found the dog tied to a fence in standing water off Interstate 75 just hours before Milton made landfall. The Hillsborough County owner who was accused of animal cruelty has been cleared of all charges.

Woman Accused Of Injuring Teens In Hit-And-Run Crash Arrested In TN

The initial crash occurred on Oct. 12 on Route 19 in Pasco County, police said.

5 Starving Dogs Rescued From Home After Anonymous Tip: Police

A couple was charged with aggravated animal cruelty after 5 malnourished dogs were rescued from their home, Bradenton police said.

Teacher Accused Of Killing 6-Year-Old Son: Reports

A mother, who teaches in Pasco County, was charged with second-degree homicide in the death of her 6-year-old son, reports said.

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